Retirement Home in Kingston | Helen Henderson Health Care

Quality long-term and senior care

Helen Henderson Health Care Centre main objective is for you and your loved one to feel at home with the best possible care in safe and comfortable surroundings.

As a retirement home in Kingston, we offer both nursing and retirement living, depending on your individual needs. Our caring staff fosters the family atmosphere and they take great pride in their work.

We are committed to a respectful, safe, healthy, active and fun environment. We work closely with our community partners to enhance your quality of life through a variety of programs such as Pet Therapy, Music Therapy, Ministerial and Spiritual Care, Foot Care, Eye Care, Dental Care, Hearing Care, Daily Seniors Outreach Services, Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy and Restorative Care Services, an onsite Hair Salon as well as manicures and pedicures!

Residents First always

Our retirement home in Kingston is committed to you is supported by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care's "Residents First" quality improvement program. We are guided by the vision each resident enjoy safe, effective and responsive care that helps them achieve their highest potential regarding their quality of life.

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50 Years of Family Care

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celebrated 50 years of service in 2015, a significant milestone for a family owned and operated company. Proudly Canadian

Gibson Family Health Care In The News

Written by Gibson Admin

05 Oct 21

Maintenance worker receives workplace award

Thomas Martin has found his calling.

A skilled carpenter who enjoys the company of seniors, Thomas started working in the maintenance department at Carveth Care Centre in early 2021.

He liked his job immediately.

“It’s a lot different pace than where I used to work,” the 31-year-old says with a smile from the popular retirement lodge and long-term care home in Gananoque. “Everyone is really friendly here.”

Responsible for lawn maintenance, painting and general repairs, Thomas describes his job as ‘everything and anything’.

“Tom is a great worker,” says Maintenance Supervisor Mark Campbell. “He has been very eager to learn about the home and the residents.”

Married with one-child, Thomas was born and raised in Gananoque. He currently lives in Glenburnie, a small community north of Kingston.

When he’s not at work, he likes to spend time with his family and play sports such as hockey and golf.

Asked to describe himself, Thomas uses words such as easygoing and loyal. His dream is to support his family and have more children.

“I’ve always had a soft spot for the elderly. I like working around them,” he explains. “I’m grateful this job became available. I appreciate the trust shown to me by the maintenance manager and owner.”

Questions for Thomas

If you could rule the world, what would you do on day-one?

“I’d like to end poverty.”

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Written by Gibson Admin

01 Oct 21

Pandemic worker becomes paramedic

A temporary pandemic worker at Helen Henderson Care Centre is reaping the rewards of hard work.

James Busby is a new paramedic.

“I’m very excited to be working as a paramedic,” the 39-year-old says from the popular retirement lodge and long-term care home in late September 2021. “It’s been my dream for a while.”

James worked at the home in Amherstview from April to September 2020 during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. His duties included cleaning and providing general assistance around the home.

“James was an asset to the Helen Henderson team,” says Melissa Locke, the home’s Assistant Director of Care. “He had a cheerful way of brightening the day of both staff and residents, in a challenging time at the beginning of the pandemic.”

After one-year of pre-health, James graduated from the two-year Primary Care Paramedic program at Loyalist College earlier this year. He is now working as a paramedic near Stratford in Perth County.

“I like it,” he says with a smile. “It’s exciting being in a new city. Every call is different. You always have to be thinking.”

The proud father of three boys ages 13, 11 and nine, James says his family is proud of him.

“I finally made something of myself,” he says with a grin, paraphrasing his family. “I’ve already had lots of interesting calls.”

James credits his time at Helen Henderson Care Centre with helping him obtain his dream job.

“I learned how to help the elderly and geriatric patients here which is most ambulance calls. We’re always dealing with the elderly population, and I learned how to interact and communicate with them. This was a great experience.”

When he’s not working as a paramedic, James like to be outdoors enjoying activities such as triathlons and boating.

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Quality long-term and senior care

Residents First always

50 Years of Family Care

Gibson Family Health Care In The News

Maintenance worker receives workplace award

Pandemic worker becomes paramedic

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